Question 1 Report
| Angle of incidence | Angle of reflection |
|---|---|
| 10° | 10° |
| 25° | 25° |
| 40° | ? |
| 60° | 60° |
Table 1.1 shows results from an experiment on reflection at a plane mirror. Using the law of reflection, what value should replace the ? in the table?
The correct answer is 40°. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. Every other row in the table confirms this (10 = 10, 25 = 25, 60 = 60), so the missing value for a 40° angle of incidence must also be 40°.
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